But, though I know that I am in the path of duty, it is hard on my wife that her father and I must be opposed to each other in the field.

God send that no harm may happen to him.

Let me have your prayers, Doctor." Burnet retired greatly moved, and doubtless put up, with no common fervour, those prayers for which his master had asked, [656] On the following day, the fourth of June, the King set out for Ireland.
Prince George had offered his services, had equipped himself at great charge, and fully expected to be complimented with a seat in the royal coach.

But William, who promised himself little pleasure or advantage from His Royal Highness's conversation, and who seldom stood on ceremony, took Portland for a travelling companion, and never once, during the whole of that eventful campaign, seemed to be aware of the Prince's existence, [657] George, if left to himself, would hardly have noticed the affront.

But, though he was too dull to feel, his wife felt for him; and her resentment was studiously kept alive by mischiefmakers of no common dexterity.